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Table 4 Adapted Gingival Index and Plaque Index [38] of children with Autism spectrum Disorder in KwaZulu- Natal (n = 149)

From: The Oral health status of children with autism Spectrum disorder in KwaZulu-Nata, South Africa

Gingival Status

Average Gingival Index Score n (%)

Plaque Index

Plaque Index n (%)

Healthy Gingiva

6 (4)

No plaque

14 (9,4)

Mild Gingival Inflammation

69 (46,3)

A film of visible plaque after the use of a disclosing agent or probe.

65 (43,6)

Moderate Gingival Inflammation

66 (44,3)

Moderate accumulation of plaque on more than one third of the tooth surface, Can be seen with the naked eye.

63 (42,3)

Severe Gingival Inflammation

8 (5,4)

Accumulation of plaque on more than two thirds of the tooth surface. Presence of calculus.

7 (4,7)

Total

149 (100)

Total

149 (100)